Due to ulceration, a patient has had most of the small intestine removed. What effect on general health does the nurse most anticipate?
A) Increased fluid loss
B) Decreased vitamin absorption
C) Improved protein digestion
D) Increased antibody production
B
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Which of the following best describes the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? (Select all that apply.)
a. It provides free health insurance to all U. S. citizens. b. It requires most U.S. citizens and legal residents to have health insurance. c. It bans insurance companies from denying coverage because of pre-existing medical conditions. d. It gradually decreases the number of health insurance options available to Americans. e. It provides decreased expenses for families by capping out-of-pocket payments. f. It requires all school-age children to have access to health care services.
Which routine nursing assessment is contraindicated for a client admitted with suspected placenta previa?
a. Monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs b. Observing vaginal bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid c. Determining frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions d. Determining cervical dilation and effacement
When working with rape victims, immediate care focuses first on
a. collecting evidence. b. notifying law enforcement. c. helping the victim feel safe. d. documenting the victim's comments.
The primary school nurse has become concerned that a greater number of students are overweight
She discusses her concerns with a group of parents, and they complain that their children spend most of their free time on the computer or playing video games. The best intervention the nurse could implement to impact this situation would be to: 1. Volunteer to supervise after-school games at the playground several days a week. 2. Plan a nutrition class for parents after school. 3. Include information on obesity in health classes. 4. Have a local athlete speak to students about staying fit.